Palestinians, Settlers Clash In Tense Jerusalem Neighborhood
Israeli police and border officials said they arrested four suspects in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood, where settler groups are trying to evict several Palestinian families….
Australia opposes UN report recommending Great Barrier Reef be listed as “in danger”
The Great Barrier Reef should be included in a list of World Heritage Sites that are “in danger” from climate change, a United Nations committee…
M 4.8 – 48 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador
4.5+ Magnitude Earthquake Reported: M 4.8 – 48 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador Time 2021-06-22 06:26:45 UTC 2021-06-22 06:26:45 UTC at epicenter Location 13.294°N…
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema: Abolishing filibuster would weaken “democracy’s guardrails”
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) defended her opposition to abolishing the 60-vote legislative filibuster in a Washington Post op-ed published Monday night, saying to do so…
Court blocks judge’s decision to overturn California’s assault weapons ban
A federal appeals court on Monday blocked a judge’s ruling that overturned California’s 30-year assault weapons ban. Driving the news: U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez…
Trump Organization sues New York City for canceling golf course contract after Capitol riot
The Trump Organization filed a lawsuit against New York City Monday, alleging that the termination of its Bronx golf course contract following the Jan. 6…
M 5.0 – 3 km W of Huixtla, Mexico
4.5+ Magnitude Earthquake Reported: M 5.0 – 3 km W of Huixtla, Mexico Time 2021-06-22 02:25:16 UTC 2021-06-22 02:25:16 UTC at epicenter Location 15.136°N 92.492°W…
Democrats face do or die moment on voting rights package
The Democrats’ massive voting rights package — and in turn, the debate over eliminating the filibuster — will be brought to the forefront Tuesday through…
China crosses 1 billion vaccinations, with 500 million in one month
Data: Our World in Data; Chart: Danielle Alberti/Axios China has now administered 1 billion doses of coronavirus vaccines — 500 million of them in just…
Raiders’ Carl Nassib becomes 1st active NFL player to come out as gay
Las Vegas Raiders player Carl Nassib becomes the first active NFL player in history to come out as gay on Monday. Why it matters: The…
M 5.7 – 22 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece
4.5+ Magnitude Earthquake Reported: M 5.7 – 22 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece DYFI? – V Time 2021-06-21 22:14:14 UTC 2021-06-21 22:14:14 UTC at epicenter…
Airlines and unions want DOJ to prosecute unruly passengers
A coalition of airline industry partners asked the Justice Department on Monday to begin prosecuting disruptive passengers. Why it matters: Increased political divisions and conflict…
Party With The U.S., Eh?: Canada To Ease Border Restrictions
Canada announced the first easing of pandemic restrictions on its border with the U.S. Source: https://www.npr.org/2021/06/21/1008857019/party-with-the-u-s-eh-canada-to-ease-border-restrictions Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it…
U.S. Athletes Competing In Olympic Trials For A Shot At Tokyo
The delayed Tokyo Olympics will begin in July. Despite continued COVID-19 uncertainty surrounding the games, U.S. athletes are going through the Olympic trials for the…
Biden Wants Answers About COVID-19’s Origin — But Pressuring China Could Backfire
The Biden Administration has asked the World Health Organization to push China harder for answers about what started COVID-19. But some experts say increased public…
In The Philippines, Keeping Non-Coronavirus Patients Out Of Hospitals May Be Crucial
As the pandemic continues to ravage the Philippines, a medical emergency response team in the Metro Manila area is working to keep as many non-coronavirus…
As Vaccinations Ramp Up, India Hits Lowest Daily COVID-19 Tally In 3 Months
India confirmed its lowest daily coronavirus tally Monday in nearly three months, as it ramps up vaccinations and makes them free for all adults. Source:…
What Iran’s New President Could Mean For The Iran Nuclear Deal
NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks with Vali Nasr about what role Iran’s newly elected president might play in efforts to revive U.S. participation in the Iran…
‘Bolsonaro Out!’: Massive protests in Brazil as COVID-19 death toll tops 500,000
This story originally appeared on Common Dreams on June 20, 2021, and is shared under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 License. As Brazil’s death toll surpassed 500,000 on…
Possum’s Guide to Toronto’s Psychedelic Scene
At the heart of Toronto’s psychedelic scene is the band Possum and their creative headquarters, The Oscillitarium. Read full story on the Bandcamp Daily. Source:…
New York’s Stonewall Inn banning Bud products during Pride weekend
The Stonewall Inn is banning Anheuser-Busch products from the bar associated with the beginning of gay rights during New York City’s Pride weekend because of…
Coronavirus dashboard: Catch up fast
Vaccines: Biden says 300M COVID-19 shots administered in U.S. — The states that have vaccinated at least 70% of adults. Economy: Investors still view COVID…
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